Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and comforting dish perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chicken sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg